Vendra is an online marketplace that connects engineers and procurement teams with vetted U.S. manufacturers for custom CNC, EDM, and specialty machining. Users upload CAD files, receive instant design feedback, and are matched to a shop that handles machining, finishing, inspection, and assembly while providing detailed quality reports and compliance documentation. The platform eliminates middlemen, reducing part costs by up to 30% and ensuring data security through AES‑256 encryption, ITAR registration, and NIST 800‑171 compliance.
Funding
Funding not disclosed
Founders
Product
Problem
Companies needing custom machined components often rely on intermediaries or fragmented supplier networks, leading to higher costs, longer lead times, and limited visibility into quality and compliance. This makes it difficult for manufacturers in regulated sectors to source parts that meet strict standards such as ITAR or NIST 800‑171.
Solution
Vendra provides an online marketplace that directly matches part designers with vetted U.S. manufacturers capable of CNC, EDM, and specialty machining. Users upload CAD files, receive instant feedback on design and cost drivers, and are connected to a shop that can handle the full production workflow—from machining and finishing to inspection and assembly. The platform supplies detailed quality reports, including CMM data and FAIRs, and ensures all participants adhere to security and compliance requirements. By eliminating sales‑rep middlemen, Vendra reduces part costs by up to 30% while maintaining control over the manufacturing process and data confidentiality.
Target Audience
Primary customers are engineering teams and procurement departments in aerospace, defense, medical‑technology, and other regulated industries that require custom machined parts with strict quality and security standards.
Features
- Direct upload of CAD and drawing files with automated design issue detection
- Automated matching to U.S. manufacturers equipped for 3‑, 4‑, and 5‑axis CNC, EDM, grinding, and tight‑tolerance work
- Integrated finishing services such as anodizing, plating, heat treating, and hardware assembly
- Comprehensive inspection reports including CMM measurements and FAIR documentation
- Secure, encrypted data handling (AES‑256) with ITAR registration and NIST 800‑171 compliance
- FedRAMP‑authorized AWS GovCloud infrastructure for government and regulated customers
- Mandatory NDAs for all network manufacturers to protect intellectual property